Oppressive
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 残酷的, 压迫的
- ［英］ adj. 残酷的, 压迫的 ( tyrannical; onerous)
- ［记］ op+press ( 压) +ive -> 压下去 -> 压迫的 同根词:depress ( 降低, 抑制)
- ［例］ take oppressive measures to crush the rebellion
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Date: circa 1677
- 1. unreasonably burdensome or severe <oppressive legislation>
- 2. tyrannical
- 3. overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses <an oppressive climate>
- Synonyms: see onerous
- ? oppressively adverb
- ? oppressiveness noun
